I am also finding inspiration in fruits like mangos & pineapples. Maybe it's because, I can't wait to start eating in-season-summer fruits, but either way you style or eat it--it's good!

1. Retro Hearts Sunglasses by Paper Source {Shop It Here} These are the heart-shaped sunglasses to buy. They're fun & perfect for spring breakers. I love the retro vibe as well.

2. Adley Printed Mini Bag by Kipling {Shop It Here} I tried to find a similar palm Kipling Pattern to my one above, but I think it's a past season. However, this Adley print is super cute {& pretty close}. These bags are great for every day to wear as they're wipeable, soft, & lightweight.

3. Knotted Velvet Scrunch by Free People {Shop It Here} I have these scrunchies in purple & link pink too. They instantly update your swimsuit or cute romper with one hair twist!

4. Annalise Asymmetrical Side Sandle Shade & Sun by Target {Shot It Here} For the money, these sandals are everything--simple, soft, & super-cute!

5. Bandanna Scarf Pony by Free People {Shop It Here} Hair scarves are going to be spring & summer's BIGGEST trend. The light purple hue of this one is my spirit spring color. 💜

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March 18, 2019

Where To Buy Blue Light Blocking Glasses

Screentime--face it it is a lot of our time! As we're always looking at our computers, tablets, phones, & TVs our eyes are taking a bit of a strain.

Also, if you're reading on your device before bed, the blue light blocking lenses are supposed to help with the inability of not being able to sleep while looking at screens right before bedtime.

Personally, since I have started wearing {perscrition} blue light blocking lenses in my glasses I notice a difference between my digital lenses and non-digital glasses. Plus, blue light glasses are also anti-computer glare glasses too.

Basically, the easiest way I can put it into words is when I am wearing blue light blocking glasses, I feel as if something is hugging/protecting my eyes. It just feels soothing! Plus, it is another great way to add a pop of style to your daily look!

& That's just the tip of the screen protective glasses iceberg. Hopefully, you've found this helpful. Personally, I love the blue/purple tint when the light hits my blue light lenses just so--it's so cool, ha!

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March 11, 2019

How-To Write Your Best Instagram Captions Yet!

You don't have to be a writer nor an Instagram super-star when it comes to writing killer Instagram captions.

Instagram is a very visual place, but the text that you pair with your social photos can make a huge difference in the amount of engagement you get on the posted image.

After all, you want people of course, like your photo, but you also want them to weigh in & interact with what you have to say and share on social media. After some work on my end perfecting my captions & getting people to engage with my posts, here are my tips to writing your best Instagram captions.

Set aside a time of day to plan out either your next three posts or a week's worth of posts.

I use Planoly & RewardStyle to plan Instagram posts.

After you selected what content {images} you'll be sharing soon, it's time to write the captions.

Pro-Tip:

Don't ever just post a photo with no caption &/or an emoji. When I see this on the 'gram, I often don't like that image, because I figure the user posted by mistake or just randomly posted with little to no thought.

Caption This!

Caption Writing:

When crafting your Instagram captions, think of it {breakup} your words in two parts.

The first part of your caption is like your lead--it needs to draw the other Instagram accounts into you, your feed, & that photo. It can be something witty, funny, a quote, you get the picture.

The second part of the caption should be tailored to your image & what reaction you want to get out of your followers. The main goal is to get the last part of your caption to call upon your followers to do something.

Creating a Call-to-Action {CTA} in your captions is critical for boosting your engagement.

Call to Action Examples:

- Asking your followers a question & or taking a poll.

Example:

Are you more of dark chocolate or milk chocolate person? Leave your taste in the comments! I'm hungry & want to know.

- Call to Stories. Did you film a little behind the scenes on your Instagram Stories today? Say so in the second part of your caption.

Example:

Today, while shooting, we did a little behind the scenes of what it's like to get ready for a campaign shoot! Pop over to my story to get the behind-the-lense-scoop!

-Ask for advice. People love to give their two cents on everything. If you're going on a trip & need recommendations, here's where you utilize the CTA concept in the second part of your caption.

Example:

Heading to Itlay in-less-than one month! Have you ever been? If so, leave your top three must see/do Italian spots in the comments. Ciao!!

Engage-Engage!

It takes time, but slowly people {more people} are interacting with your awesome captions. Once someone comments, show the love--respond, interact with that person, try to start a little convo in your comments section. This will also boost your Instagram visibility & engagement.

Pro-Tip:

I {almsot} always try to return the comment love. If someone takes time to answer/react to your content in a genuine manner--show them some love on their photos. That's how-Instagram friendships & relationship happen people. You want to grow your social media community & being genuine as well as engaging is the way to do so.

Complete Caption & Call to Action Instagram Post Examples:

Here is a practice witty caption with a CTA example for you. For instance, it's springtime

& you're posting a spring-related photo.

Caption A Option 1:

Springtime has officially arrived! I'm so excited, I wet my plants!

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Spring is my favorite season, what is the one time of year that gets you the most excited for a change?

#springtime

Caption B Option 2:

Springtime has officially arrived! I'm so excited, I wet my plants!

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Today, I visited the cutest greenhouse. Go to my stories to see what plants I picked up to spruce up my front porch! #plantlady

Pro-Tip:

See how that works? If you're writing a bit longer of a caption or want to keep your text neat & clean, I recommend adding one topic-specific # hashtag like I did. & then, add a few more {5-10} is a sweet spot in your comments after you post your photo.

The last tip, be genuine in the comments you leave. Forget things like cute shirt! Or love that sweater! Take a second, read what others have written & interact with that. Good things & genuine engagement on your posts will follow.

March 4, 2019

Blog & Life Update: Newsletter Launch!

With a happy heart, I can say, Happy March! Are you with me? Spring technically starts later this month, & hopefully, milder weather & flowers start to get the memo. 💛

Blog & Life Update--I teased it in the header, yes! New changes have come to The Yellow Spectacles--All good things!

Let's start with the most obvious, the blog's new-fresh look she's a little more 'demure' with an emphasis on organizing my content into more searchable categories:

The Blog Topic Break-Down

Writing with a sub-focus on Blogging & Writer's Life

Lifestyle with a sub-focus on Travel & Gift Guides

Home with a sub-focus on Home Decor & Holidays

Style with a sub-focus on Everyday Style & Special Occasion Style

With the change & narrowing in on what my content covers as well as represents I have come to the conclusion that The Yellow Spectacles is for the modern-day creative & hustling woman.

Let's call her, {The Yellow Spectacle Reader} Eloise. Eloise is creatively curious about her surrounding as she views the world bright-eyed & open-minded to finding inspiration in any surrounding.

In her every day, there's just a flare of femininity, a pop of color, & a brush of positivity. Eloise is a go-getter who shares her honest truth with friends & followers as she experiences the ups & downs of life with a positive affirmation & a creative spirit. Eloise does not discriminate against any color, but buttercup yellow is a hue she'll always be partial too. 💛

Ideally, what Eloise represents is the type of blog reader I strive to share my creative story with via my vessel, The Yellow Spectacles. After listening to Danielle Gervino's Podcast, I took her advice to really narrow in on who my readers are & what I want them to take away from my space here.

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Content & Scheduling

The blog looks aside, My content calendar & scheduling has changed! Readers can expect a new blog post every Monday of the Month! Each Monday, I'll cover one of my blogging focuses & sub-focuses above. For example, next Monday, readers will get a very detailed blogging post all about writing the perfect Instagram caption as well as ways to boost your Instagram engagement.

Newsletter!

Obviously, I don't want you to miss a post. The Yellow Spectacles is launching a once-per-month Newsletter. Here, subscribers will get the rundown of what posts are going live that month as well as exclusive content & discount codes.

The Yellow Spectacle newsletter launches in April 2019!

The month of April {1st newsletter}, Subscribers will receive a special discount code to a box of ever-lasting-roses from Rose Box NYC! These are the luxe roses that last 365 days!

Also, each month, I will have a calendar for you to save & use on your mobile & desktop featuring a photo I have taken the month prior. Hint, it's roses to match my collaboration with Rose Box NYC..

Edits

You'll also note changes in my editing of photos. While I am still working on what brighter edits I want to use on interior decor photos, my overall aesthetic is lightening up a bit. The end of the month, I am sharing a bit about what has been influencing my spring style--stay tuned!

& That's it for now! I hope you're inspired by the re-brand of The Yellow Spectacles Blog & you'll get on the Newsletter list!

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